Senior/Pharmacy Assistant - Aseptic Services
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is a modern forward-thinking large teaching hospital employing 10,000 staff and offering a full medical service to a population of over 570,000. It has strong links with both the School of Pharmacy with onsite teacher practitioner posts and the Medical School at the nearby University of East Anglia.
The Pharmacy Department provides a fully comprehensive pharmaceutical service across the Trust and to a number of external community units. We are a large and very busy department with over 180 members of staff including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, admin and clerical staff and apprentices. There are many varied roles and we all work as a team to provide the different functions and services whilst maintaining a high level of patient care.
Our Trust values of People Focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence are essential to a role working in the Pharmacy Department. We are a very busy, large department in a fast-paced teaching hospital. Therefore the ability to be able to work under pressure and respond to a frequently changing environment is essential.
Main duties of the job
To support an expansion of chemotherapy services at the NNUH we have received new funding for our Aseptics department to enable us to increase capacity.
Pharmacy assistants are vital members of the pharmacy team who work closely with pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. You will be supporting colleagues throughout the hospital. You will be based in the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit and will be required to work under the supervision of a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist. The preparation and supply of chemotherapy and other treatments to patients is a key part of the role.
If you do not already have the required skills/qualifications, this post is an exciting opportunity to join us as a Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant and develop the required knowledge and skills to become a Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant. Support, training, and assessment will enable you to achieve the core and enhanced competencies required for the post. Postholders that already hold a level 2 accredited pharmacy qualification will start at Band 3.
Job responsibilities
If you are new to pharmacy or have already gained a level 2 accredited pharmacy qualification and would like to provide a great service to NNUH patients then we would be delighted to receive your application. If you have previous experience working in hospital pharmacy, community pharmacy or a dispensing doctor's practice and would like to complete the Level 2 Science Manufacturing Process Operative apprenticeship then this would be a great opportunity to advance your career. Full training will be given in all areas to ensure you can provide the best service possible.
The apprenticeship is delivered via an online classroom with fortnightly teaching sessions and protected time given to study. The course length is 12-18 months. Once qualified the successful applicant will transition from a band 2 to band 3.
Applicants must be self-motivated and able to work under pressure in a specialist environment. The successful applicant must be able to pay close attention to detail and consistently produce work to the required standard. You will be expected to use a number of computer-based systems and therefore have appropriate computer skills. Team working is also essential to the role.
The hours of work are 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with a current requirement to work one weekend day every ten weeks in the dispensary and to cover three bank holidays annually in the Aseptic Services Unit. All rotas are subject to review at any time. Part-time hours will be considered but must be for a minimum of 30 hours per week to meet apprenticeship entry requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 4 GCSEs at C/4 or above (ideally to include Maths and English)
* GPhC approved Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services specialist units relating to Aseptic Services
Experience
* Experience of working in a team
* Previous experience of working in a pharmacy, healthcare or laboratory environment
Skills
* Able to record information accurately
* Able to work under pressure
* Able to work as part of a team with a flexible approach to duties
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Pharmacy Operations Manager, Preparative Services
£23,615 to £25,674 a year (pro rata)
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